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Train tracks across the Rocky Mountains

By Keith Jenkins
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One of the world’s epic train journeys is the Rocky Mountaineer which crosses the Canadian Rockies from Jasper or Banff/Calgary to Vancouver or vice-versa. During my two-day trip on the Rocky Mountaineer, I took many photos of the train tracks and the beautiful fall colours as we made our way across the Rocky Mountains. As a tribute to this stunning train route and the people who built it, I’ve compiled a photo essay of some of my favourite shots taken en-route from Jasper, Alberta to Vancouver, British Columbia. I hope you enjoy these photos! You’re also most welcome to read about my trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

Crossing the Rocky Mountains in photos

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The sun rises as we leave Jasper.
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As we head deeper into the Rockies, we pass mile…..
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….. after mile…..
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….. after mile of towering forests and snowy mountains.
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One of the highlights of the journey is when we pass Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
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Mt. Robson disappears from our view as the train continues its journey…
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….. winding its way through the forest,
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… offering splendid views from the glass dome carriage.
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On the other side of the Rockies, the landscape is noticeably drier…
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… and we pass the first communities on this leg of the journey.
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We cross the Thompson River as we approach Kamloops…
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… and we’re treated to a grand Kamloops welcome as we pull into the station.
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Riding the Rocky Mountaineer train across the Canadian Rockies.
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The train follows the course of the Thomson River, then the Fraser River.
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Crossing a bridge.
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The bridge across the Fraser River.
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The Rocky Mountaineer arriving in Vancouver.

Read about things to do in Vancouver and my favourite restaurants in Downtown Vancouver.

Note: a big thank you goes to the Rocky Mountaineer for your wonderful hospitality.

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  • Wow!! What a journey. Such spectacular scenery along the way and you’ve captured it magnificently! Thanks for taking me along for a ride on the rails!

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